Michael Lee Ricketts, 69 of Winchester, VA, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center.
Mike was born in 1955 in Winchester, VA, the son of the late Charles and Juanita Ricketts. He was a graduate of John Handley High School. Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing, deep sea fishing, watching football and scuba diving.
He is survived by his wife, Jami whom he married on April 28, 2021, daughter, Amanda Ricketts Gruber (Chris) of Winchester, VA; son, John Ricketts of Stephens City, VA; stepdaughter, Ashley Timbrook of Winchester, VA; stepson, Jason Timbrook (Megan) of Stephens City, VA; grandchildren, Gabrielle and Hayden Ricketts, Abigail Laing and Amelia Ricketts Gruber; step-granddaughter, Nora Timbrook; great-grandson, Milo Flores; sister, Shirley Lightner of Winchester, VA and brothers, Jeff Ricketts (Vicki) of Winchester, VA and Steve Ricketts (Kim) of Winchester, VA and his beloved dog, Squirt.
Along with his parents, Michael is preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Clark.
Services for Mike will be private.
Due to the excellent care Mike received the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601.